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21 MAY 2025
Kids & Animation
BBC and Magic Light Pictures announce their 13th Christmas special, "The Scarecrows’ Wedding"
Based on the hit book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and starring Rob Brydon, Jessie Buckley, Domhnall Gleeson and Sophie Okonedo, the film will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Christmas.
24 FEB 2025
Kids & Animation
Magic Light’ "Tiddler" reaches a 7.3 million audience on BBC iPlayer and BBC One
Premiering on Christmas Day, on BBC One "Tiddler" had the highest audience share for a Magic Light Pictures film since "The Gruffalo" in 2009.
18 FEB 2025
Interviews
Muriel Thomas: "We aim to foster curiosity and spark the imagination of young audiences"
The International Distribution Director at Magic Light Pictures shares insights into the company’s remarkable success with its animated specials and delves into the impact of its latest release, “Tiddler.”
2 DEC 2024
Kids & Animation
Magic Light Pictures and the BBC reveal exclusive “Tiddler” trailer
The half-hour Christmas animated special will be voiced by a stellar cast led by Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso") as the narrator.
27 NOV 2024
Kids & Animation
Magic Light Pictures celebrates "Tabby McTat" Emmy winning as Best Kids Animation
The charming animation launched on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day 2023, reached an audience of 8.6 million viewers.